Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify. The milestone reflects his cumulative streams across all credits on the global platform. Wizkid’s collaboration with Canadian superstar Drake and British singer Tyla is his most-streamed song, nearing 4 billion streams. READ …
At least 16 vessels have arrived at Lagos ports, including Lekki, Tincan Island, and Apapa, carrying petrol, diesel, bulk gas, and food items, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has confirmed. According to the NPA’s latest Shipping Position report, made available to journalists on Thursday, a total of 40 ships transporting petroleum products, food items, and …
Nigeria has unveiled NES #31, the Reform Imperative, a national reform blueprint aimed at building a prosperous, inclusive, and accountable nation by 2030. The plan sets clear priorities for economic growth, social equity, and good governance while placing citizens at the centre of policymaking. The reform agenda emphasises execution discipline. Government agencies will operate under …
The United Bank for Africa (UBA Plc) has successfully exceeded the N500 billion minimum capital requirement set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for banks with international licences, ahead of the March 31, 2026, deadline. According to UBA’s 2025 half-year audited results, the bank’s share capital and share premium stood at approximately N350 billion. …
The Indian government has capped Vodafone Idea’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues at $13.79 million per year for the next six years. The move aims to ease cash flow pressure on the debt-saddled telecom operator. The decision offers near-term relief to India’s third-largest carrier, which has struggled with heavy debt and declining market share. Following …
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has reported stronger-than-expected revenue for the fourth quarter, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence-related chips. The company said revenue for the October–December period rose 20.45 per cent year-on-year to T$1.046 trillion (about $33.04 billion), up from T$868.46 billion recorded in the same period last …
Despite widespread electricity shortages across Nigeria, neighbouring West African countries supplied with power from the national grid are owing the country millions of dollars in unpaid electricity bills. According to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Togo, Niger and Benin currently owe Nigeria $17.8 million (about ₦25 billion at the prevailing exchange rate) for electricity …
African skies, once teeming with planes and the promise of seamless travel, are witnessing an unusual stillness. Airlines across the continent are grappling with a crippling shortage of aircraft spare parts a crisis reverberating from hangars in Nairobi to runways in Dakar, leaving passengers stranded and business operations disrupted. According to the International Air Transport …
Paramount Skydance reiterated on Thursday that its $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is superior to rival Netflix’s offer, arguing that the cable spinoff central to Netflix’s proposal holds little value. Paramount’s amended offer, rejected by Warner Bros’ board on Wednesday, included $40 billion in equity personally guaranteed by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison …
Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers has expressed disappointment over his injury-forced exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Dessers returned to his Greek club, Panathinaikos, last week after sustaining a thigh injury during training with the Super Eagles. The 31-year-old striker did not make any appearance in Morocco before leaving the camp and …
